Designed for
Independence.
Adaptive fastening solutions that help people keep wearing the clothes they already love.
"Accessibility should fit into your life—not ask you to replace it."
Everyday dressing,
made easier.
ZipperBuddy was created to make everyday dressing simpler, more dignified, and more independent for people navigating mobility or dexterity challenges.
Instead of replacing entire wardrobes with specialized clothing, ZipperBuddy works with the jackets and hoodies you already own—transforming traditional zippers into an easier one-handed experience.
Because accessibility should add possibilities, not limitations.
Designed with
real people in mind.
Every detail of ZipperBuddy is guided by lived experience, community feedback, and thoughtful design.
We believe adaptive products should feel intuitive, discreet, and empowering—not clinical. The best accessibility solutions don't change who you are. They simply make everyday life a little easier.
"This isn't about fixing people. It's about fixing design."
Built for everyday
independence.
Designed from lived experience.
ZipperBuddy was founded by disabled entrepreneur and artist Sandi DeRuntz, whose lived experience inspired a simple belief: accessibility should feel empowering, not limiting.
Every product begins with one question: "How can we make everyday life just a little easier?"
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